# Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-3-102: Purpose of chapter - Construction

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## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-3-102
- **Heading:** Purpose of chapter - Construction
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 67 / Chapter 3 / Section 67-3-102

## Text

It is the intent of the general assembly in enacting this chapter to: (1) Establish an efficient and effective motor fuel tax collection and enforcement system adequate to substantially deter motor fuel tax evasion emanating from sources inside and outside this state; (2) Amend prior Tennessee law to change the point of taxation of diesel fuel; and (3) Maintain the previously existing system of taxation of petroleum products to the greatest extent possible within the framework of the modifications listed in subdivisions (1) and (2). Acts 1997, ch. 316, § 1; T.C.A., § 67-3-1202 .
It is the intent of the general assembly in enacting this chapter to:
(1) Establish an efficient and effective motor fuel tax collection and enforcement system adequate to substantially deter motor fuel tax evasion emanating from sources inside and outside this state;
(2) Amend prior Tennessee law to change the point of taxation of diesel fuel; and
(3) Maintain the previously existing system of taxation of petroleum products to the greatest extent possible within the framework of the modifications listed in subdivisions (1) and (2).
Acts 1997, ch. 316, § 1; T.C.A., § 67-3-1202 .

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-3-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T67_C3_S67-3-101.md)
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- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-3-103 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T67_C3_S67-3-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-3-201 Gasoline tax](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T67_C3_S67-3-201.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-3-202 Diesel tax](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T67_C3_S67-3-202.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-3-203 Special privilege tax](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T67_C3_S67-3-203.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-3-204 Environmental assurance fee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T67_C3_S67-3-204.md)
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- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-3-302 Measurement of diesel tax](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T67_C3_S67-3-302.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-3-303 Measurement of special privilege tax and environmental assurance fee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T67_C3_S67-3-303.md)
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